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Langholm-brewed real ale is a real hit
16th April 2021 | NewsBorderlands Brewery’s Esk Blonde sells out in twelve hours
Day Centre applauded for its endless support
12th April 2021 | Community NewsStaff and volunteers deliver over 10,000 meals during lockdowns
Library provides update
9th April 2021 | Community News2020, the year of the pandemic, brought much of Westerkirk life to a halt but quite a bit of library-related work has been done at the parish library. The trust couldn’t have an AGM last October and, through the courtesy…
£500k price tag stops Holmwood flood plan
8th April 2021 | NewsResidents to be offered individual protection measures instead
Rachel moves on after 21 years as Editor
2nd April 2021 | NewsChange in the air at Muckle Toon Media
Historic deal to buy moor signed
1st April 2021 | NewsFor the first time Langholm owns Tarras Valley
Massive jobs boost to meet demand for PPE
Enterprise agency gives biggest grant so far to boost economy
On the trail of bunny and friends
LANGHOLM Regeneration Group’s Easter trail, which starts next weekend, has…
CCTV will protect Newcastleton from crime and flooding
Community Council raises £34k to install cameras to deter criminal…
German film crew on Langholm Moor
LANGHOLM Moor showed its wildest side when a German TV…
Agency awards £92k to station conversion
Work on building four flats is expected to be completed…
Fears for traumatised war veterans on retreat
Mental health counsellor says no to Eskdalemuir rifle ranges ARMED…
Council tax freeze avoids 3% increase
Dumfries and Galloway councillors vote for budget proposals
Eskdale shooters will bring jobs and income
Up to half a million pounds will be spent annually…
Scottish Borders Council way off track with ruling
Committed rail group has asked for decision to be reviewed
Support vital
Lessons need to be learned from this
Nightmare jail ordeal after migrant incident
Canonbie lorry driver held in Dutch prison with no contact
Joshua smashes his target for operation
Canonbie schoolboy raises nearly £30,000 with friends’ help
Residents distressed over military exercise
26th February 2021 | NewsAnd fears over shooting ranges operating without permission
Second year of devastation for Newcastleton
25th February 2021 | Community NewsUp to 30 homes flooded as river Liddel burst banks
Langholm groups reap rewards from the wind
23rd February 2021 | Community NewsThousands are paid by the Ewe Hill 6 windfarm to organisations
A big surprise
20th February 2021 | NewsCongratulations to Rowanburn couple
Study identifies top 10 projects for funding
18th February 2021 | Community NewsNearly 1,000 ideas proposed on how to use windfarm grants
Reconnecting artists and audiences
17th February 2021 | Arts & EntertainmentDUMFRIES & Galloway Arts Festival is moving to July and going online. The objective in 2021 is to reconnect with artists, audiences and the performing arts network, creating lasting connections after a long and difficult period of isolation. With a…
Mill workers enjoy a cuppa
THIS photo of some of the Reid & Taylor mill…
Operation to change boy’s life costs £25k
Joshua turned down in Scotland but Liverpool hospital steps in
Do not feed
Horse nearly dies from treats
Sports centre redesign is to be scaled back
Flood plain and funding challenge force rethink on Townfoot
Feedback will aid bridge plan
Developer seeks views on active travel
Multi-purpose centre will attract thousands
Langholm’s regeneration is on track for an enterprising future
GP practices join list of vaccination venues
Over 70s can be vaccinated in the first two weeks…
No police here
Crimes go unreported and unrecorded
Mass testing deployed after cases spike at 41
Langholm and Eskdale has highest number of cases in district
New company will run nature reserve
Estate manager will be recruited to implement moorland plan
Course to help women set up their own business comes to Liddesdale
LIDDESDALE has been chosen as one of three rural areas…
Eskdale COVID-19 cases second highest
Esk valley comes second only to Gretna in the whole…
Rail group argues its case to UK review body
19th January 2021 | NewsExtension to Carlisle will bring economic and social benefits
Over 80s welcome call to receive vaccination
18th January 2021 | NewsThe most elderly in Langholm will be vaccinated from next week
A danner for Doddie
15th January 2021 | Community NewsDODDIE Weir’s story has touched the rugby world. He played his club rugby in southern Scotland and earned 61 caps playing for Scotland. Many of us grew up watching him play. But now he is taking on his biggest battle…
EWM is sold but not all jobs will be saved
14th January 2021 | NewsCRITICISM has been levelled at the way Tuesday’s sale of high street retailer Edinburgh Woollen Mill has been processed. The deal was hailed as having saved hundreds of jobs at EWM and Ponden Home, which have been in administration since…
Kerry’s passion for town lands her the dream job
11th January 2021 | Community NewsTHE Langholm Alliance has announced the appointment of its project assistant to work with its community enterprise manager, Nicol Nicolson. Kerry Wonfor, who has lived in the town for 13 years, previously worked for Edinburgh Woollen Mill, initially at its…
A Kiwi Christmas
8th January 2021 | NewsLangholm lass sends positive vibes from a land down under
More infectious virus forces new lockdown
Measures close schools and businesses as vaccine is rolled out
Better early warning system to be devised
Newcastleton villagers are urged to protect their own houses
Ploughing halted after breach of conditions
Forestry watchdog steps in to investigate the loss of deep…
From King Herod to the Grinch ....
A Christmas message from Rev Morag Crossan
Have yourself a Merry LITTLE Christmas now
It’s a Level Four lockdown from Saturday
Reindeer are flying
ALAN Miller’s new tartan reindeer are flying off the shelves…
Lucy speaks for the arts on cultural body
Langholm creative joins DG Unlimited to help support recovery
Kevin moves to new post
But he will keep an eye on moor
New looms help secure Langholm mill’s future
Drove Weavers expands its capability to meet greater demand
Camera plan will combat the lack of police presence
Copshaw’s rural isolation adds to concerns
Wetter winters and more hot summers
Met Office says emissions must be cut to avoid extreme…
